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Scorpions – Farewell to Kings

Scorpions – Farewell to Kings

Posted July 11, 2012 at 11:27 am | 5 comments

The Scorpions played PNC Arena on Friday night in New Jersey for what could possibly be the final leg of their Farewell Tour – The Final Sting. A bitter sweet evening if true!

Posted in: Reviews, Rock Reviews, Uncategorized

Chris Impellitteri of Animetal USA – The Melting of Heavy Metal and Anime

Posted July 11, 2012 at 11:09 am | 2 comments

The phrase “metal super group” was custom-made for the newly launched Animetal USA. Comprised of singer Mike Vescera (Obsession/Loudness) as Metal-Rider, bassist Rudy Sarzo (Ozzy, Quiet Riot, Whitesnake, Dio) as Strombringer, guitarist Chris Impellitteri as Speed King, and drummer Jon Dette (Slayer/Testament) as Tank.

Posted in: Interviews, Metal Interviews, Uncategorized

Review: Smaro Gregoriadou – Reinventing the Guitar II

Review: Smaro Gregoriadou – Reinventing the Guitar II

Posted July 4, 2012 at 9:53 am | One comment

Greek guitar soloist and composer Smaro Gregoriadou has recently released her latest CD, Reinventing Guitar II, which is an ambitious follow up to her 2009 recording, Reinventing Guitar.

Posted in: Classical Reviews, Instrumental Reviews, Reviews, Uncategorized

Oktober DevilWing Bass – Give yourself an image to die for!

Oktober DevilWing Bass – Give yourself an image to die for!

Posted July 2, 2012 at 5:17 pm | 2 comments

Are you looking for a bass that will give you a stage image that will turn heads while explode eardrums? Well look no further, the new Oktober DevilWing Bass should be on your evil little wish list.

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Knaggs Guitars and Steve Stevens

Knaggs Guitars and Steve Stevens

Posted June 27, 2012 at 10:48 am | No comments

In time for Billy Idol’s 2012 tour, Grammy-Award winning guitar player and long time collaborator Steve Stevens received his first Knaggs guitar.

Posted in: Guitar News, Industry News, Luthier News, Uncategorized

The Darkness: Premiere First Single “Everybody Have a Good Time”

The Darkness: Premiere First Single “Everybody Have a Good Time”

Posted June 25, 2012 at 6:05 pm | 2 comments

As The Darkness gear up for the August 21 release of their third studio album, Hot Cakes, (Wind-up Records), the group will premiere their raucous first single “Everybody Have A Good Time,” exclusively today on SPIN.com.

Posted in: Guitar News, Rock News, Uncategorized

Delta Moon’s Black Cat Oil

Delta Moon’s Black Cat Oil

Posted June 25, 2012 at 4:45 pm | No comments

With the release of their seventh album Black Cat Oil, Delta Moon expands upon the sound that has sold an extraordinary number of records and allowed them to play for multitudes of devoted fans the world over in the past several years.

Posted in: Blues News, Guitar News, Uncategorized

Rock Of Ages – Film Review and Original Motion Picture Soundtrack Review

Rock Of Ages – Film Review and Original Motion Picture Soundtrack Review

Posted June 25, 2012 at 2:51 pm | No comments

I must say that when I first heard news that actor Tom Cruise, of all people, was being cast as fictional rocker, singer, guitarist, Stacee Jaxx of the fictional glam ’80s rock band, Arsenal, for the 2012 motion picture adaptation of the Broadway comedy stage musical, “Rock Of Ages”, I was more than skeptical.

Posted in: DVD Reviews, Reviews, Uncategorized

Rob Caggiano of Anthrax – The world is way too screwed up for heavy metal to go away!

Posted June 25, 2012 at 11:17 am | 2 comments

It feels like it was just yesterday I was buying Anthrax’s debut LP, Fistful of Metal, in my local record store – hard to believe it’s been almost 30 years.

Posted in: Interviews, Metal Interviews, Rock Interviews, Uncategorized

PRS Guitars Summer 2012 Free Strings for a Year Thank You Package and Experience PRS Sweepstakes

PRS Guitars Summer 2012 Free Strings for a Year Thank You Package and Experience PRS Sweepstakes

Posted June 20, 2012 at 5:05 pm | No comments

PRS Guitars is pleased to announce the PRS Summer 2012 Thank You Package and Experience Sweepstakes. This summer program recognizes customers who purchase PRS products and gives fans the opportunity to win a trip for two to attend the 6th annual Experience PRS open house event this fall.

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